Division guide
How to divide lemon-scented aerangis
How to divide lemon-scented aerangis
Lift once the plant is dormant or just waking, brush off the soil, and cut into sections with a clean knife so each has one or more buds. Let the cut surfaces dry for a day before replanting so they seal rather than rot.
Aftercare
Pot each division into fresh compost at the same depth it was growing before, water it in well, and keep it somewhere bright but out of direct sun for two to three weeks while new roots take hold. Do not feed straight away — damaged roots take up fertiliser poorly and it can scorch them.
The mistake to avoid
Replanting freshly cut pieces straight into damp compost. The open wound rots — let lemon-scented aerangis divisions callus over for a day first.
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Dividing lemon-scented aerangis — FAQ
Can you divide lemon-scented aerangis?
Lemon-scented Aerangis grows from a storage organ, so dividing means splitting that rather than pulling roots apart. The rule is simple: every piece you keep must have at least one healthy bud or growing point, and enough stored tissue to fuel it. Pieces without a bud will never grow, however healthy they look.
When should I divide lemon-scented aerangis?
At the end of dormancy, just before growth restarts — that is when the buds are visible but not yet fragile.
How do you divide lemon-scented aerangis?
Lift once the plant is dormant or just waking, brush off the soil, and cut into sections with a clean knife so each has one or more buds. Let the cut surfaces dry for a day before replanting so they seal rather than rot.
What do I do with lemon-scented aerangis after dividing it?
Pot each division into fresh compost at the same depth it was growing before, water it in well, and keep it somewhere bright but out of direct sun for two to three weeks while new roots take hold. Do not feed straight away — damaged roots take up fertiliser poorly and it can scorch them.